It’s one thing to maintain sobriety within a guided rehab program. It’s quite another to remain sober in the context of your regular life. This is why it is essential for a holistic treatment program to not only eliminate problematic behaviors but also gradually replace them with long-lasting, sustainable tools to help change your life…
Relapse rates are high after completing a recovery program. As much as half of people relapse within the first year. However, a relapse is not a failure, just a warning that coping skills need fine-tuning to maintain sobriety. What is a relapse prevention program? It supports individuals on the journey to sobriety and reduces the…
Preventing relapse is one of the most significant long-term goals of recovery. Treatment lays the foundation, but once people leave formal treatment, they must exercise independence and self-sufficiency without resorting to drug use again. Addiction treatment programs are careful to build in education about relapse prevention strategies so that clients are set up for success…
The first year of sobriety will pose some significant challenges. You will be re-learning how to go about many facets of your daily existence. However, this period can also be a time of great celebration, allowing you to move forward towards the life of your dreams. At Gulf Breeze Recovery, we understand the challenges you…
Cycles of chronic relapse can be extremely challenging for clients seeking freedom from substance abuse. These individuals may feel guilty, ashamed, or even hopeless if they cannot maintain perfect, flawless abstinence. However, if these relapses are considered part of the greater healing process, they offer clients powerful opportunities to reconsider their choices. At Gulf Breeze…